| |College of Natural Sciences |
| |HCS/235 |
| |Health Care Delivery in the U.S. |
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Course Description
This course provides a broad overview of the various functions of the United States health care system. The historical evolution of health care is examined. The student is introduced to the various forms of provider models and service delivery systems found in private and public health sectors, including ambulatory, acute, mental, and long-term care. The financing aspects of health care and their influence on health care delivery and quality are outlined.
Policies
Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Austin, A., & Wetle, V. (2012).The United States health care system: Combining business, health, and delivery (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Barsukiewicz, C.